________ themselves awake they sat on the flo...

________ themselves awake they sat on the floor and told each other stories.

A．Keep　　 　　 B．Keeping

C．To keep　　 D．To have kept

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They go up and they go down. They take people from one floor of a building to the exact same spot on another floor. A new technology will break elevators free from their vertical (垂直的) prisons, allowing them to move side to side, at an angle (角度), even go outside into a city. German company Thyssenkrupp has developed a new kind of elevator that uses maglev (磁悬浮) technology to move elevator cabins. Called Multi, these elevators are no longer limited to a single vertical path.

A funny thing happens when elevators can go anywhere. Tall buildings, which are designed to work around elevators, can start taking on different shapes. They can go wide, add towers or go in unusual directions, and make room for green spaces that otherwise would have been an inconvenience. A single elevator can run from the east side of the first floor to the far west side of the 30th, no transferring or walking necessary. It gets even more interesting when an elevator leaves the building. Patrick Bass, Thyssenkrupp’s North America CEO, has worked in the elevator industry for 26 years. He thinks these elevators will create new transportation networks to support the cities of the future. As more people go into cities, there’s a renewed interest in creating energy efficient spaces. Moving people around quickly is a huge part of that.

He imagines Multi working perfectly with other Thyssenkrupp technology like the Accel moving walkway. Accel, which also uses maglev technology, speeds up after you step on and can go twice the speed of a regular moving walkway. It was the first use of maglev technology outside of a train. The Accel is already in use in some cities now.

1.Compared with traditional elevators, Multi can __________.

A.go more smoothly B.go in any directions

C.go up and down freely D.go directly from floor to floor

2.What will happen to buildings with Multi?

A.They will hold more people.

B.They will become much higher.

C.They will be in different shapes.

D.They will be connected to one another.

3.In what way can Multi support cities of the future?

A.They save space in cities.

B.They help avoid the rush hours.

C.They help people save money.

D.They help move people around quickly.

4.Why is the Accel mentioned in the last paragraph?

A.To show how Multi works.

B.To show the importance of the Accel.

C.To tell us other products by Thyssenkrupp.

D.To explain the wide use of maglev technology.

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As a child, I was always told to “eat my greens”. These were the unappealing vegetables that sat on the edge of my plate. Peas, and green beans, all looked and tasted ___________. At that time, all I thought was that “when there were so many other delicious treats to_________, why should I eat boring vegetables?”

Since then my taste buds have___________and I'm also fully aware of the health benefits of eating fresh vegetables. But we still need___________ of the amazing goodness these green super foods give us. In the UK, a campaign has been___________for several years to encourage us to eat our “5A Day”—five portions of fruit and vegetables. That's___________evidence has shown there are significant health___________to getting at least five 80g portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day.

But I struggle trying to fit these five portions into my daily___________, partly because I have a sweet_________and vegetables are, well, tasteless. Researchers have been________________ how to make eating vegetables more____________. They analyzed the psychology behind our food ____________ and found that most of us are____________by taste. Brad Turnwald from Stanford University says that “studies show that people ____________ to think of healthier options as less tasty for some reason.”

In Europe, a project called Veggie EAT has also been trying to find ways to get people to ____________more vegetables. Project leader, Professor Heather Hartwell believes in ______________ encouraging people into eating the right things. One idea is to put a ____________of a tasty looking fruit on a supermarket trolley as a ____________ about buying something from the fruit section. She says, “Choice is a really____________thing. But making vegetables look attractive will increase their sales.”

Certainly, eating “twisted citrus-glazed carrots” does sound tempting, even if it just ______________like a carrot, but if it makes us eat more vegetables then that can only be a good thing for our health.

1.A. delicious B. disgusting C. ripen D. sweet

2.A. buy B. offer C. enjoy D. prepare

3.A. developed B. appeared C. existed D. shrank

4.A. talking B. informing C. reminding D. warning

5.A. planning B. running C. aiming D. intending

6.A. why B. how C. when D. because

7.A. benefits B. issues C. needs D. risks

8.A. diet B. education C. work D. exercise

9.A. ear B. tooth C. knee D. head

10.A. showing B. discovering C. reporting D. studying

11.A. attractive B. appropriate C. beneficial D. independent

12.A. wastes B. values C. choices D. judgments

13.A. confused B. challenged C. disturbed D. motivated

14.A. manage B. tend C. agree D. decide

15.A. grow B. harvest C. store D. eat

16.A. suddenly B. slowly C. firmly D. seriously

17.A. picture B. lot C. variety D. number

18.A. sign B. hint C. concern D. clue

19.A. complex B. easy C. quick D. casual

20.A. looks B. smells C. feels D. tastes

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And there, almost       in the big chair, sat her litter brother, who never had to be told to keep silent.

A. having                      B. losing                               C. to be lost                        D. lost

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Humans have launched themselves into the outer space. They’ve landed on the moon. They’ve built habitable space stations that orbit the Earth. The next giant leap for mankind is to reach another planet – specifically, Mars.

The problem is that it’s no easy task. The planet is 586 times further away from the Earth than the moon, and it’ll take around 180 to 220 days to reach Mars, depending on where each planet is in its orbit. Such long periods in space have suggested many potential health problems, including hormonal changes, skin conditions, and muscle and bone deterioration (损耗).

Here’s where some furry friends come in. A wide range of animals have been in space, from fruit flies and spiders to cats, and dogs. Such experiments began as far back as the late 1940s in first tests to see if living things could withstand the extreme g-force (重力) of a rocket launch.

Mice continue to play a very important part in space experiments, mainly because the animals make excellent test subjects. They’re small, which makes them inexpensive and easy to care for. In addition, their size and short life span make it possible to do the equivalent of several human years of tests in a much shorter time. Finally, because mice are mammals, they share many common characteristics with humans in terms of genetics, biology and behavior.

Astromice have hit the headlines recently, as a team of scientists led by Betty Nusgens, professor of biology at the University of Liege in Belgium, found that the mice suffered a 15 percent thinning of their skin after 91 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

This experiment was part of a wider NASA mission (任务) called the Mice Drawer System (MDS). The Italian Space Agency developed the facility, which allows six mice to be housed, monitored, and automatically fed and watered aboard the ISS, among which three survived during the mission.

The mice have participated in 20 separate experiments, to study such effects as osteoporosis (骨质疏松症), anemia (贫血) and heart health.

Results for the 20 experiments are coming in gradually. But it’s clear that mice continue to play an important role in the ongoing quest to conquer the final frontier.

1.We can infer from Paragraphs 2-3 that ______.

A. Mars is the farthest planet away from Earth discovered so far

B. animals that have been sent into space have mostly survived

C. it was in the late 1940s that animals were first sent to the ISS

D. the journey to Mars could put humans’ health at risk

2.The underlined word “withstand” in Para.3 means _________.

A.set up　　　　　 B. come across

C. work out　　　 D. hold up

3.According to Betty Nusgens and her team, the mice aboard the ISS ______.

A. all survived for the duration(期间) of the mission

B. suffered the loss of part of their skin　　

C. were fed and watered by the astronauts

D. participated in 20 experiments that made great breakthroughs

4. The main purpose of the article is to _____.

A. analyze how mice could pave the way to Mars

B. report on the results of the Mice Drawer System

C. describe the role mice play in scientific research

D. change people’s traditional attitudes toward mice

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In the past few years, many people found themselves trying really hard to hold on to jobs that they may not have wanted.　 1.　　 . Jobs data is improving, and the labor market seems to be picking up. Here are four signs that it might be time for you to move on.

1. You really hate the idea of going to work.

We all have days that we don’t want to go in to work. We may even dislike what we do for work. But do you really hate the idea of going in? 　　 2.　　 .

2. You are concerned about the values of your boss and coworkers.

3.　 . However, if you find yourself questioning the values and ideals of those around you at work, it could be an indication that you are out of place. If you feel that you are not in line with your organization, it might be the time to move on.

3. You wish you had more challenging tasks.

For some people, easy work is preferred.　　 4.　　 . However, you might wish for more challenging tasks. If you want to progress as a person, a job that doesn’t provide you with an abundant challenge can be disheartening. Now that the economy is a little more stable, you can look around for a job that offers more satisfaction.

4.　　　　 5.　　　　 .

If you feel left out of the culture at work, it might be a strong indication that you belong somewhere else. You want to be in a work environment that you feel a part of. If you have been with an organization for more than a few months, and you still feel somewhat awkward, it might be a sign that you need to find an organization where you integrate(融入) into the culture a little bit better.

A. You feel like an outsider.

B. It’s a matter of working day in and day out.

C. Many of us have our own values and ideals.

D. However, now might be the time to find a new job.

E. The cultural aspects of your job are just as important as the technical aspects.

F. If this is the case, it might be the time to find a new job, or even start a business.

G. Now that the economy is tough, many of us are unwilling to rock the boat at work.

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Rosy came in for _________ coffee and told me _________ firecrackers outside kept her awake last night．

A．a; the　　　　　　 B．不填; the

C．the; a　　　　　　 D．a; the

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　　 1.　　 Very few people choose ideal and perfect jobs for themselves and they do not do the same job for the rest of their lives . With technology and everything else changing so fast , it’s ridiculous to expect to stay in one job from the time you leave school to the time you retire . Even staying in the same company can be a huge challenge . 　　　 2.

The first thing you should consider is what kinds of things you enjoy doing and what you are naturally good at . You have to look at practicality issues . You have to look at what you like to do and take a realistic look at whether the market is ever going to pay you an income for doing it .Your loving doing something doesn’t mean that the world is going to love giving you money for doing it . 　　 3.　　　 　 And then narrow the list down by deciding which are at your level .

4.　　 　 For example , if you want to be a doctor , you must graduate with all the papers saying you can be a doctor . The job requires a high education and an extreme amount of practice .

Many community colleges have tests that tell you what kinds of work you’d be happy to do .

5.　 　 For example , do you want to travel in your career or stay at home ? How much money do you want to make ? After you answer these questions , the computer will show you what careers you would be suited to . Keep in mind that what interests you at twenty isn’t likely to be the same as what interests you at forty . You would also find some tests online . These will you some ideas you have never consider .

A .What type of jobs are you interested in most ?

B .Then how will you choose your first career ?

C . However ,many companies will offer you job training before you start the work

D . Another thing to consider is how much education or special trainings required .

E . So pick a number of different things that you love at first .

F .They ask you a series of multiple-choice questions .

G. Most people’s jobs change at least once or twice in their lifetime　 .

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Glenda and Raphael Savitz moved to Newton in 2016.They found themselves welcomed into the neighbourhood with truly open arms. Three months later, they gave birth to Samantha. Unluckily, she was born entirely deaf.The neighbourhood was still excited to welcome little Samantha,of course,but they were worried about her parents.

The neighbours wanted to do something to make things easier for the family.All the neighbourhood agreed to take on the responsibility of learning an entirely second language all for their youngest member. Samantha would grow up learning to "speak" American Sign Language, so her friends and neighbours would learn to speak it right along with her. The group of 18 residents employed a sign language teacher and the whole neighbourhood except Glenda and Raphael Savitz began to learn American Sign Language in a neighbour's big living room.They believed people everywhere wished to have a community with something positive around and Samantha was bringing about.a reason for them to get together.

The neighbours went on learning hard and kept things secret for as long as possible.They wanted thirstily to communicate with the little girl. Finally,t he time had come to show Raphael,Glenda,and Samantha what they had done.The family found themselves deeply moved by the welcoming signs of their friends and neighbours. Glenda recalled it as one of the most affecting experiences she'd ever felt.A present for Samantha would have　 made her grateful,and this was so much more.Now after neighbours say hello to her parents,they bend down to greet three-year-old Samantha with sign language.At every turn, in the street,the grocery store, or by the canal, Samantha feels included.

1.Which of the following can best describe the neighbourhood?

A.Warm. B.Tolerant.

C.Prejudiced. D.Generous.

2.What did the neighbours think of Samantha?

A.She forced her parents to struggle hard.

B.She set up an example for other children.

C.She caused the situation of her family's poverty.

D.She was an affectional bond of the neighbourhood.

3.What can be the best title for the text?

A.Neighborhood Welcomes A Newborn Baby With Sign Language

B.Neighborhood Learns Sign Language To Communicate With New Family

C.Neighborhood Takes The Newborn Deaf Baby As Sign Language Teacher

D.Neighborhood Learns Sign Language To Comfort Unfortunate New Parents.

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They sat face to face, ________ about the things they were interested in for a long time.

A. and talk          B. talking         C. to talk          D. talked

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